FROM FAR LEFT: Inflight service on a British Airways A350; Upper Class bed on a Virgin Atlantic A350


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more fresh air into the cabin than its nearest rival, the B787, and 5% more humidity so the air isn’t as dry. The environmental impact of


air travel has attracted plenty of public attention of late, and while there is a way to go


until aircraft meet the targets imposed on them, the A350 marks a significant improvement due to its aerodynamic design, technologically advanced engines and light body, resulting in 25% lower carbon and noise emissions.


DESTINATIONS A350 | AVIATION


virgin atlantic


The design of Virgin Atlantic’s new A350 is slick with a dose of the fun Virgin flair we all expect. The A350 has a total of 335 seats – 235 in Economy, 56 in Premium and 44 in Upper Class – with a 1-2-1 configuration in Upper. Each seat enjoys a huge amount of space, albeit at the sacrifice of storage, and while some airlines have stepped up privacy by adding suites with closing doors, Virgin has opted for a semi-sliding privacy screen. What was previously a bar on other Virgin


aircraft is now The Loft (pictured), a chilled- out area between Upper Class and Premium. The unique feature here is a 32-inch screen which has Bluetooth capability. Passengers can order food and drinks at the click of a button on their inflight entertainment systems, and choose whether they want items delivered to their seat or The Loft. Impressively, my gin and tonic arrived within 90 seconds of me tapping in my order.


REVIEWED BY Hollie-Rae Brader


travelweekly.co.uk


14 NOVEMBER 2019


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